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Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-24

ing long and eloquentiy upon her business
matters, detailing her recent purchasing Of
landsin Florida and descanting upon Sapi-
nav, past and future, bidding the company
z cordial adieu. MISS Hoyt retired and then
Mr.. Corrigan explained the m aning of the
reception. The citizens had seen and heard
Miss Hoyt talk, and he wanted to know
Tneir opinion as to her mental equipments.
Inc iady was soon to be examined by q
commission on lunacy and she would like
20 % Know the opinion OF those peesent.
Without dissenting voice, an expression
OF confidence in Miss Hoyt's sanity was
given. Then Mr.. Corrigan took the names
OF all present for future reference, and the
reception was at end.
Miss Hoyt and her acute lawyer left for
New York on an early train.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-24
Bright. But Bad Boys.

WASHINGTON, August 21.-Harry l..
.ook, aged about 21, and Charles L. COOK
ah brother, some years younger, were ar
rested here this afternoon-the elder for
orgery and the younger for colIusion. Their
plan OF operations was novel and Ingenious
and had it not been for an overslgnt'
inch ,I they might easily have AVOIDED,
,aey could have gone on indefinitely IN
.aer course. Harry was discount clerk IN
.ne Columbia National Bank, where he mao
access to all signatures and accounts
VI VI the banks patrons. 1t has oeen
.aoSn .Sn by investigation that ne some
ume ago disguised himself ana
under an assumed name opened account IN
smother bank. He then forged the name Oh
.a vne OF the Columbia banks patrons TO q
stres IT. OF checks payable to himself under
Ss assumed name and got his younger
TTIother T1 to deposit them to his account
t.N me Checks, after they had been returned 20
Me W Columbia balk for collection, and alter
mey had been paid and the books were
,sIured ,uS by the forger and destroyed. fne
ccpnts are sons of the late Professor
Vool OF this city.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-24
Asto Cattle Seiziu3.

Medicine Hat, N. w. T., Spe cial: Super
intendent McIllren, OF the Northwest
Mounted Police. has been interviewed" in
regard to the American cattle being driven
across the boundary line by Canadian
scouts and then seized as has been reported
by cattle dealers in Montana. He denies
that there is any foundation whatever in
the accusation. The only case which has
as yet been brought to his official notice is
the Spencer case of last fall and he states
that If the present report is brought to his
official notice it will receive his prompt at
rention and be thoroughly investigated.
He also states that his men have instruc-
tions not to approach the boundary line
within two or three miles, and that in his
opinion there is no foundation whatever
for the report.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-24
A Child Drowned.

Sun RIVER, Mont, August 22.-[Special
by Rocky Mountain Telegraph to the
Miner ]-Joseph R. Clary. two years of age
snd youngest child of Thomas Clary, OF
Sun River, Mont, was accidentally
drowned in an irriga ting ditch near their
home to-day, at about II a. m. Immedi-
ately after he was missed vigorous search
was made. After long, tedious search,
the body was found in the ditch by Mr.. r.
4. Ford. usay his house. aboNt e6o yards
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-24
Eight Wolves Killed.

Fort Benton Special: Captain Williams.
who is captain OF the Shonkin roundup,
had q hand to hand encounter with eight
large grey wolves last Wednesday. He
came upon them while riding the range with
nothing but lariat, but determined to
capture them. He lassoed the whole eight
singiy and after hard fight succeeded in
dispatching them by dragging them over
the ground. Four OF the number being
caught only by the feet, Capt. Williams
had to dismount and fight them with a
pocket-knife. He brought the scalps in
town yesterday, related his adventure and
took bis SIG bounty.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-24
The Helena Fair Not q Great Success,
:. But Some Spirit and Speed
Shown on the Race
Course.
Cyclone Wins Two Running Races In
Rapid Succession While Susie
Surprises Daniel B. and
Friends.
Boy Drowned In an Irrfgatfng
Ditch In the Sun River Country
Other Features Of Special
Interest.
The Capitals Fair.
NOT 4 GREAT succEss.

HELENA, August 22.-[special to The
Miner by the Rocky Mountain Telegraph
The town is crowded and more coming by
each train. There were about one thou.
sand at tho opening to-day, the grand
stand, which is larger than that at Butte,
being we'll filed. The day was cloudy and
cold, and the attendance is ahead of what
is usual. As to exhibits at the fair, they
are not very extensive. The season is too
early for agricultural products, and this
class is poorly represented. The cattle
exhibit is also light, owing to the discour-
agement of the stockmen by last winters
losses. A number of horse raisers have a
showing of two or three animals each.
Huntley & Clark make the only creditable
exhibit OF this kind, having eight or ten
fine draft stations, and several general
purpose animals that have taken premi.
ums for the past four years. The exhibit
in the floral hall is up to the usual stand.
ard, consisting OF fancy work, etc.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-24
Was He Growers Substitute ?

New YORK, August 2O.-A Bath, N. Y.
special says: George Brinski, the man who
claimed to have served three years in the
Union Army during the war of the rebellion
as substitute for Grover Cleveland; died in
the Soldiers Home, near here, at 1890 a.
M. yesterday, Of consumption. He was
Polish sailor. aged 65, and claimed to have
been sworn as Cleveland's substitute,
when he was drafted in Buffal in 1868.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-24
Two Terrible Accidents.

ENFIELD, ILL.,, August 19.-Two terrible
accidents occurred here this morning at the
reunion of the illinois Veterans dur
ing sham battle. A canon was prema-
turely discharged, blowing off James
Crockett's right arm, and an instant later
a few rods distant another canon was dis
charged prematurely and stretched five
bleeding victims on the ground. Gabe Sui
linger had both arms blown off and will
probably die. The others injured were
Robt. johnson, Irwin Readen, Wm. Daniels
and Emanuel Barry. They are fearfully
lacerated and burned, but will survive.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-24
Socialists DonOunce George.

New York, August 22.-Tnere was q
large meeting OF Socialists at Cooper's
Union this evening, called to denounce the
action OF Henry George. Speeches were
made and resolutions were adopted de-
ubuncing George. his platform and his FOL"
lowing. Every mention of his name was
the signal for hisses and cheers. The red
flag was carried into the hall and from the
platform amid great applause.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-24
Beating the CREDITOR.

CHICAGO. August 22.-The will and codicil
Of Levi Rosenfeld filed to-day cuts of his
son Maurice without dollar that can be
touched by the creditors of the failed com.
mission firm. The will is dated December
3, 1888, and gives Maurice and Harry, the
two sons, handsome amounts in personal
property and fair share OF the realty.
BY codc! dated June 26, 1887, he
directs that all bcquests to Maurice be
revoked and that all such he read as being
made to his wife and free from all control
OF his creditors. She is directed to pay
from time to time such sums as are neces-
sary to maintain HIM in the station to
which he has been accustomed, all to be
free from the control of creditors.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-24
Possibly q Royal Fiction.

BERLIN. August 20.-A story was circu-
lated at Gostein at the time OF Emperor
William departure that at an interview be-
tween the German and Austrian Emperors.
the latter had remarked the profound inn
preston that had been produced upon
him by Prince Bismarck's speech in Parlia-
ment, regarding the wsr scares. The Kaiser
ia said to have replied: bah, it was need
less to attach so great Importance to it..
Bismarck cooks as he wishes, but that is
no reason why one should eat everything
that ia cooked. When I find a dish too
strong, 1 strike it from the menu"
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-24
Editors, "working'' Passes.

DENVER, August 2O.-A COMMITTEES repre-
senting the National Editorial ASS citation
and the agents of Trancontinental roads
met here tonight, and made arrangements
for the transportation Of delegates from
Chicago and Missouri points to this city.
The notices were issued several days ago
postponing the meeting was revoked and
the meeting was postponed until Septem-
ber 13.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-24
Latest Phase of the Railway War.

WINNIPEG, August 22.-The only thing Of
note occurring in connection with the Red
River Railroad matter to-day was the fu-
tile attempt OF the Sheriff to compel the
graders to destroy the fences they had
erected. The Sheriff was afterwards Or
dered by the Local Government to serve
the injunction papers on pain of dismissal.
The road will be graded to the boundary
this week. The Government is determined
to continue the work to completion.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-24
Tho Last of tho Astecs.

CITY OF MEXICO. August 21.-The I'm
yelling of the Statute of Cuanhotomac.
the last of the Azetec Emperors this morning
was the occasion of universal interest and
significance. Thousands of Indians, many
OF whom came from miles around the
Capital, bringing with them great quanti-
ties OF flowers, attended the ceremony.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-24
BUTTE, MONTANA, WEDNESDAY AUGUST "a. 1887

Ia the State is running at full capacity.
Thursday of this elk one company re-
fused an order for twenty car loads OF
canned fruit. Another company states
that two cases for every one packed will
not supply the demand upon them. One
OF the causes for the inability of canneries
to meet the orders is the scAfcity OF labor.
It is impossible ro secure the amount OF
help desired. Cannery men prefer whites.
but after employing the latter and all
available Cinnamon, there is still call for
more laborers.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-24

An Important Labor Consolidation.
PHILADELPHIA, August 2O'-A national
charter has been granted by the General
Executive Board of the Knights OF Labor
to the assemblies composed OF Pennsylva-
mia Railroad Company employees, and the
work of organizing them into national
trade district assembly will be pushed for.
ward as rapidly as possible. It is expected
the example will be speedily followed by the
employees on other great railroad systems
and in that case a grand coalition will be
formed between them for the advancement
of mutual interests.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-24
Executed for Treason.

BOMBAY. August 19.-Taimur Shap and
two officers at Herat have been executed
by the Ameer OF Afghanistan, in cons6-
quence of having conducted secret nego.
tiation with Ayoub Khan. Abdul Rahman
Sheer General-in-Chief, and for some
time past pensioner on the Ameers
bounty has been placed under arrest,
charged with similar offense. The Ameer
has ordered the compulsory enlistment OF
able bodied men among the Candahars
who have refused to render volunteer
service.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-24

ROME, August 22.-In Catania. during
tho past twenty-iour hours, there have
been nineteen deaths from cholera; in Pa
lermo seventeen new cases and eleven
deaths; in Capria only few new cases are
reported.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-24
George and His Party.

New YORK, August 2O.-Henry George
was interviewed to-day regarding the Syra-
cuse convention. 1--WE are," said he, ''go-
ing to make winning fight. It Will tear
up two political parties in this State,
and will do for them what we did in this
CITY last fall. I did not wish to be a can.
didate, but now l have accepted and in
tend, as soon as I straighten up my al
fairs and rest for few days, to take the
stump myself and 60 through the State
Speaking OF the exclusion OF the Socialists,
George said personally he was very sorry
for the matter, as many of the Socialists
were friends of his.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-24
The Transplanted Lily.

New York Special: Mrs. Emile Charlotte
Langtry, through her counsel, Platte
& Bowers, has asked Justice Donohn
to transfer from the State to the United
States Circuit Court OF this district the
suit begun against her by Edward G. Gill
more for $4,000, as AL alleged balance
due him for his services as manager in her
behalf. Mrs. Langtry says in her applica-
tion that at the time Gilmore began his
suit he was and still remains a citizen of
this State and city, while he was then a
resident in the kingdom OF Great Britain,
but that since then she has become and is
now citizen and resident of California.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-24

CHICAGO, August 21.-A special from
Winnipeg says: The contractors on the
Red River Valley road put on large force
Of men yesterday, rushed the grade through
the land disputed by the Canadian Pacific
in spite OF the injunction. There is great
rejoicing in Winnipeg.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-24
The Death of q "Gaspard."

New York Special: Julius Weisbaden, the
miser, died at Bellevue Hospital last night.
When told that he would die he grew fran.
tic, and grasping the doctors hand with .
piteous cry he begged for life. Just give
me a year more DOCTOR" he cried, land I
will give you gold, gold. Do you under.
stand? A big pile OF gold. can't die! I
won't die l want my money! Make them
bring it to me! My money My money!"
He became Gelrious and kept muttering
about the bright, pretty coins and soft
bank notes. He died with the CRY OF gold
on his lips.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-24

PML1PoPPoL1s, August 21.-Prince Ferdi-
nand has refused to accede to the request
of foreign consuls for an unofficial inter
view. The French consul has insisted that
the Catholic bishop lower the tri.color
which he had displayed. Radoslavoft and
Tonthoff have refused to form q ministry.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-24
The British Grain Trade.

LONDON, August 22.-The Mark Lane
Express, in it's review OF the British grain
trade during the past week, saws: The
rainfall has checked the shipping and de-
livery of wheats, and consequently has ar
rested the downward course OF prices. al
though values in London and in some
provincial markets have continued in IA
vor of buyers. Estimates. based on the
governments statement of the acreage of
crops for 1887, place the new yield of
wheat at about 6.25O,OOO quarters, after
deducting 900, 600 quarters for seed. The
foreign wheat trade is devoid of feature.
Russian and American samples are COM
peting at the lowest price.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-24
struxeliue for Supremacy

New YORK, August 21.-District As.
sembly ~ X. of L. met to-day to elect
delegates to the general assembly at
The meeting began at 4
O'Clock and ended at o'clock, but the
counting of the 700 votes cast was still in
progress two hours after midnight. A
determined battle was waged between the
home club and the anti-home club.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-24
Busteed Redivi0uS,

New York Special: Mrs. Richard Busteed,
141 East Twenty-ninth street, has begun
an action for divorce against her husband,
familiarly called 'Uncle Dick" charging
that he has gone away with another wo-
man. Defendant is the widely known Rich
ard Busteed whom President Grant made
United States District Judge in Alabama.
but who returned to this city when the
carpet bag rule came to an end. Busteed,
who is now 76 years old, has been q public
character for half century. The mem.
bers of the family refuse to talk about ahe
case.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-24
All Believed to be Lost.

PHILADELPHIA, August 21.-The English
steamship Madrid, which sailed from this
port May 25th, for London, via Bull
River, South Carolina. whore she loaded a
cargo OF phosphate rock, has been given
up for lost. She was commanded by Cap
tain Matthew Carson, who had with him a
crew OF twenty-five men. The steamer
and cargo were valued at $15O,OOO.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-24

New YORK, August 22.-The most brutal
prize fight of six rounds between Dan
Sweeney and Frank Wannaker, took place
early this morning on Long Island Sound for
a purse of $3.50 side. Marquis of Queens
bury rules. Wannaker won.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-24
Miss Hoyt's Sanity.

y East Saginaw Special: Mary Irene
1oyt' the eccentric daughter OF the late
r.'Se D Hoyt, held reception at the
.ancroft 20 House last evening which was
,snued ~, by the elite OF the city.
o., -A' city officials and prominent busi'
.s'e ZOO men were there and Miss Hoyt.
B,seed Bo.sNd by her attorney, f. c. Corrigan OF
VI manner, @1 '"e s'''''
HSs Hess ~. especially Brilliant AElk'
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-24
Athletic 6, Louisville 6;
A fire at Great Falls.

GREAT FALLS. NJ. T.. August 22.-[Special
to The Miner by the Rocky Mountain Tel
egraph. IA slight blaze last night brought
out the fire department. The fire was
caused by the burning Of a sign outside
of John Burke's lodging house.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-24
A to Fruits.

"a, FRANCISCO, August 20.-The 1ro,'
or.s+;on ia in this shape: Gamers dictate
the;r own figures, and at the advance price
49, a.mand il not materially lessened.
They cannot hope to supply r"s.s. o.asas ~ ~
,,r.ssins tho facilities OF thsir c.nnerlee 70
rssssi tss,, nj, ssvssiss day and sAshs ~ loss
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-24

Not such Fools - They Appear 20 D
The University of Pennsylvan'as Io ':an,
,,;ss;on to investigate modern sp'ri!ua".n ~
rsnorts that it is hard to get mediums, m',,. w
appear before it. The neoauM, nenoaaoutioation; but
say that they invite ter ,nTgSSt *hsn ths7 have
wesS Y e.ssyi""s ,nS ssssSsnsnt..-ldss,
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-24
Be's the Right Man.

CHEYENNE, Wyo.. August 20.-[Special to
The Miner. ]-Charlie Parker, the cowboy
who held up United States Paymaster
Bush. is now in the possession of Marshal
Carr and identified as the right man. He
will be brought to Wyoming as soon as an
order from the United States Judge atu
Omaha is obtained.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-24
The Antwerp Wool Sales.

ANTWERP, August 22.-The attendance
at to.day's wool sales was moderate, de-
mand fair and prices unchanged as COM
pared with the average at the last series OF
sales at London
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-24
THE RAsE RAIL- RECORD.

At veland-Clevelands 5. Metropoll'
taus7.
At st. Louis-St. Louis 1, Athletics B.
lVeinnings. Stopped on account OF rain.
At Cincnnati-Cincinnati 9, Brooklyn
At Louisville 8, Baltimore 8.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-24
sna,n,s Violated Agreement.

MADRID, August 21.-The United States
government has requested the release OF
Missionary Deane, who was arrested on
the Island of Ponape contrary to Spain's
agreement to respect Protestant missions
in the Caroline Islands.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-24
An Eclipse of the Sun Visible In Ger


BERLIN, August 10. There was an
eclipse of the sun to-day. The sky was
entirely overcast, and the sun was invisi-
BILE. The eclipse was preceded by the ap.
pearance OF deeply colored clouds. Tho
color increased as the sun rose. but gradu.
ally faded, whereupon general darkness
suddenly set in. The clouds of increased
deep coloring then returned, after a few
minutes, and then daylight ensued. Thou
sands of people came to Berlin by railway
and carriages from different points to OBJ
serve the eclipse.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-24
Bank Clearings.

BosroN, August 21.-A table compiled
from specials to the Post from the man.
ayers of the leading clearing houses in the
United States shows that the gross clear
inps for the week ending August goth were
$sO5, ,5O9,S75, a decrease OF 9.O2 per cent.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-24
The International Railway Fight,

WINNIPEG, August 19.-The side track at
Morris is now completed and safely weighed
down by loaded cars. As yet no injunction
has made its appearance. and the Red
River contractors are steadily going ahead
With their work Of grading. They will not
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-24
PROTESTING Against the Proclamation.

LONDON, August 21.-The Irishmen OF
Liverpool at the meeting to-day adopted
resolutions protesting against the procla'
nation of the Irish National League.
Similar resolutions. were adopted at its
meet ng of radicals in London this after
noon. Numerous branches of the League
in ireland held their weekly meeting as
usual to-day.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-24
The Injunction NO Interference.

WINNIPEG. August 22.-The Injunction
has not interferred with the Red River
Valley yet. Track laying will be com.
menced as soon as the grading is finished.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-24

reach the forbidden territory for some
days yet, but when they do, the fun will
probably commence. The Red River
valley teams cut through the grade Of tho
Canadian Pacific railroad at the Old
Emerson Loop at 4 o'clock to-day, and
have connected with the Northern Pacific.
On the boundary line men are working
overtime in order to advance the work.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-24
To Cut q Watermelon.

New YORK, August 22.-The Pacific
Steamship Company's executive committee
decided to-day to resume''pay yment OF divi-
dends. The directors meet on Wednesday
and will declare dividend of one per
cent. It has been decided inexpedient to-
reduce the capital stock from twenty
million to ten million dollars. A recon-
struction company is under way, and
strong people will be added to the board
of directors; the resignation Of number
of directors are already practically in
hand.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-24
Tho City of Mexico Flooded.

CITY OF MEXICO. August 22.-The city
presented an extraordinary spectacle this
morning, owing to the flooded condition Of
the streets. The rain OF last night was the
heaviest of the season and inundated many
streets that are rarely flooded. The shops
are being pumped out.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-24
The Solar Eclipse.

LONDON, August 2O.-The eclipse ct the
sun yesterday was observed for q few
minutes at sunrise, at Dartmore and
Farsuay. The sky was obscured by clouds
at Paris and Vienna. At the latter place
thousands were waiting to make observa-
tions. Prof. Vagel, of the Belgian expe-
dition stationed at Jurgewitz, on the Volga,
telegraphs that the sky was overcast but
that the solar protuberances and
Chromosphere were observed, although
the Corona was invisible. The Russian
observers were more successful, their
various stations obtaining numerous
drawings of the Corona and it's
spectrum.